Thomas Tuchel won't panic after England suffer shock loss to Senegal
Thomas Tuchel insists there is 'no need to panic' despite England suffering a shock 3-1 friendly defeat at home to Senegal a year out from the World Cup. Among the favourites for glory in North America, the Euro 2024 runners-up received a wake-up call as the German head coach's honeymoon period came to a crashing end at the City Ground. England were booed off for the second time in four days as Saturday's stultifying 1-0 qualification win against minnows Andorra was followed by a first ever loss to African opposition on Tuesday evening.
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